Data Strategy Boosts Apprenticeship Outcomes — Faster Reporting, Smarter Funding & KPI Tracking for Skills & Training

Industry: Government, Education

Client

Government Department for Skills & Training

Goal

To develop a comprehensive data strategy that enhances the planning and delivery of technical education and apprenticeships.

Challenges

  • Developing a strategy to harness data effectively for improved decision-making.
  • Enabling better decisions on funding, curriculum development, and apprenticeship delivery.
  • Ensuring alignment with broader government goals and priorities.

Solution

Developed a data strategy aligned with long-term goals to improve the quality and reach of apprenticeships.

Defined key metrics and KPIs to evaluate apprenticeship schemes and inform future policy.

Recommended integrating advanced analytics and reporting systems to optimize data usage for better decision-making.

Impact:

Improved the efficiency and effectiveness of data collection and reporting processes, supporting better decisions in apprenticeship funding and curriculum development.

Enabled more effective tracking of performance metrics, leading to improved outcomes for apprenticeship programmes across the UK.

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